SSP (The E W Scripps Co) EBIT per Share: $1.43 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SSP The E W Scripps Co SSP
63 GF Score
Price $3.32
GF Value $3.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is The E W Scripps Co EBIT per Share?

The E W Scripps Co SSP +12.16% 63 EBIT per Share is $1.43 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SSP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 Media - Diversified companies, The E W Scripps Co ranks worse than 81.2% on this metric.

The E W Scripps Co's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.59. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.43.

During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of The E W Scripps Co was -62.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -28.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -11.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 21.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.

The historical rank and industry rank for The E W Scripps Co's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

SSP' s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -86.4   Med: 1.3   Max: 817.6
Current: -28.3

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of The E W Scripps Co was 817.60% per year. The lowest was -86.40% per year. And the median was 1.30% per year.

SSP's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than
81.2% of 750 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.45 vs SSP: -28.30

The E W Scripps Co's EBIT for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $53 Mil.


The E W Scripps Co  (NAS:SSP) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.


The E W Scripps Co EBIT per Share Related Terms


The E W Scripps Co EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The E W Scripps Co's EBIT per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The E W Scripps Co EBIT per Share Chart

The E W Scripps Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.00 5.01 -8.95 4.88 1.15

The E W Scripps Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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The E W Scripps Co EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

The E W Scripps Co's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=101.466/88.024
=1.15

The E W Scripps Co's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=52.51/89.767
=0.58

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.43

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of $1.43 mean?
The E W Scripps Co (SSP) has a EBIT per Share of $1.43 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #609 out of 750 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is The E W Scripps Co's EBIT per Share too high?
The E W Scripps Co's current EBIT per Share is $1.43. The Media - Diversified industry median EBIT per Share is 2.45. The E W Scripps Co's value of $1.43 is 41.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #609 out of 750 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The E W Scripps Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The E W Scripps Co's EBIT per Share compare to FUBO and CURI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The E W Scripps Co ranks #609 out of 750 companies for EBIT per Share. This places The E W Scripps Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 2.45. The E W Scripps Co's value of $1.43 is 41.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBIT per Share among Media - Diversified companies is 2.45, based on 750 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The E W Scripps Co's current EBIT per Share of $1.43 is 41.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on The E W Scripps Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBIT per Share is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The E W Scripps Co's current EBIT per Share is $1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The E W Scripps Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The E W Scripps Co (SSP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.10, compared to a current price of $3.32 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $1.43 and 41.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.45. The E W Scripps Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The E W Scripps Co (SSP), the current EBIT per Share is $1.43 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is The E W Scripps Co (SSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The E W Scripps Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.32 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.10. GuruFocus considers The E W Scripps Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SSP:

  • EBIT per Share: $1.43
  • GF Value™: $3.10 vs. price of $3.32 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#609 of 750)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The E W Scripps Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SQ6B:Germany
Address 312 Walnut Street, Suite 2800, Scripps Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45202
The E W Scripps Co is a media enterprise with interests in local and national media brands. It owns and operates a collection of daily and community newspapers in medium-sized cities in the southern and western portions of the United States. The company's operating segment includes Local Media, Scripps Networks, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Local Media segment. The Local Media segment includes local broadcast stations and their related digital operations.
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